I took this photograph at Martin’s Haven in Wales, while waiting for the Skomer Island ferry to depart. I noticed the comings and goings of a family of swallows who’d taken up residence in old storage barns. I chose to centre the subject as I wanted to incorporate the brickwork in the foreground, which is in shadow and helps draw the viewer’s eye towards the subject. I also positioned myself side-on to ensure the barn door faded out of focus into the background.
2024-06-23T08:55:20
1/640s
600mm
Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode